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Lighting Controls Podcast

Lighting Controls

Join industry powerhouses Ron Kuszmar and C. Webster Marsh as they flip the switch on everything happening in the world of lighting controls. From cutting-edge technology and design best practices to hilarious field stories and deep-dive interviews with the pros shaping the future of our industry, this is the podcast that turns complex topics into bright ideas.Whether you"re a seasoned engineer, a designer obsessed with perfect dimming curves, or a newcomer trying to make sense of networks,

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36:45

Lightfair 2023 with Webster and Ron

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2023/06/01

If you missed Lightfair this year, you can watch this and feel like you're there. Webster and Ron visited the ETC, SGM, and Pharos booths. Also, check out the live broadcast with McWong at the end. Both Webster and Ron presented this year, but sorry, you had to be there to catch those. Make sure to attend Lightfair in 2 year.

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55:50

Get The Money On The Table with Caleb Thompson

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2023/05/25

Caleb joins the controls conversation from the perspective of an Electrical Engineer. Caleb talks about the importance of documentation in a project. Getting everything right - and on paper - in the submittals will save everyone money and headaches. It’s all about communication!Caleb Thompson is an Electrical Design Engineer at DFW Consulting Group with 4 years experience in helping clients determine their vision for the space and then realizing it through lighting controls. He specializes

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45:26

Working Smarter, Not Harder with Zach Mix

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2023/05/18

Time - something we all wish we had more of. Unfortunately, we only have 24 hours in a day to work with. Zach Mix and Parspec will make you feel like someone added hours to your day. They will take away the tedious work of looking up data sheets and part numbers with their machine learning and AI. And we all know what that means - saving money! Zach Mix leads Sales and Business Development for Parspec. After spending the past decade working for lighting & electrical companies including

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54:47

The Swiss Army Knife Of DMX with Thomas Ladd

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2023/05/04

Tom is Sales Director for Pharos Controls, but as you’ll see in the video, he still likes to tinker. (You can’t see it, but he told us he’s surrounded by 23 computers in his attic!) So Tom is the perfect guest to talk about DMX, how its use is growing in the architectural world, and how Pharos is trying to make it easier to use for customers. But don’t discount DALI! Thomas joined Pharos in 2009 and now has over 25 years of experience in theatrical and architectural lighting controlS. He

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49:10

Having The Conversation with Jennifer Bean

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2023/04/27

“You have to get into the weeds,” says Jennifer Bean; lighting controls are so complicated now and there is so much coordination that needs to happen. The lighting designers, the controls specialists and the engineers all need to work together. Or get Jennifer on your project and she’ll make it all happen.Jennifer joined Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting in 2020 after 14 years at a Boston-based engineering firm, where she served as an Electrical Design Engineer, Project Manager, and

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44:02

Where Sports And Theatre Intersect with Michael Quijano

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2023/04/20

Sports stadium lighting used to be, pretty much, on and off, with maybe some dimming and mechanical shuttering. Now sports arenas call on theatrical lighting designers to wow the crowd with fully controlled RGB LED lights. (If you find yourself in the TD Gardens in Boston, you’ll likely experience a light show designed by our very own Ron Kuszmar!) Michael Quijano with Ephesus Sports Lighting can even integrate the practical lighting around the facility into the show. Do you own a sports

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36:08

LEDucation 2023 with Webster and Ron

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2023/04/14

Something a little different here. We recap Webster’s and Ron’s visit to LEDucation with a fun yet informative video. Virtually visit some of the booths and “talk” to the reps. You’ll feel like you’re actually there! Almost.

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60:56

Don’t Blame The Integrators with Rob Radley &...

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2023/03/30

Picture this: It’s your birthday, you sit down at work and your favorite color of light comes on over your desk. Or a VIP walks into the building and everyone is notified via the lighting controls system. These are just a couple of outside-the-box ideas that Rob and Coffield have for smart building controls. Also in this episode, Ron puts up a defense for integrators. It’s not always their fault. Coffield began his career working in architecture firms with a strong focus on 3D visualization

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57:09

A History Lesson In Standards with Mitch Hefter

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2023/03/23

It’s always nice to hear from the guys that have been around the block. Mitch Hefter has been around it a couple of times (with all due respect, Mitch!). Webster and Ron and you get a lesson in standards like DALI and DMX and a refresher on acronyms like ESTA and USITT. You’ll even learn how a Norelco Razor played a part in the development of POE. Mitch Hefter has been working in lighting controls for over 40 years. He has played a major role in setting entertainment technology standards,

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54:02

The Missionary of Lighting Controls with Ben Sullivan

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2023/03/16

This turned out to be one of our favorite episodes. If you want to hear how to design lighting controls thoroughly and effectively, listen to this one. Ben talks with Webster and Ron about taking ownership of the design and implementation of controls as a Lighting Controls Designer, which includes: identifying the right devices, coordinating mounting locations, designing integration points, following up with occupants, and avoiding the finger-pointing game.Ben Sullivan is a lighting

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56:40

Future Proofing With POE with Akram Khalis & Kim Johnson

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2023/03/09

Where are we with Power Over Ethernet? You know it’s coming so you might as well get on board. Akram and Kim from MHT, one of the industry leaders on POE, let you in on where the technology is headed and the hurdles to overcome, both technological and mental. Hey, your office landline is probably VOIP, so you’re already using POE. Now start thinking about using it for lighting.Akram Khalis (AK) serves as MHT’s chief technology officer and co-founder of MHT's Inspextor® smart building

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48:45

Shining A Light On UV Light with Dan Litvin

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2023/03/02

Webster and Ron talk with Dan about UV light. What’s so good about UV light? Well, it kills pathogens. But using UV light in the indoor environment requires engineering for safety and effectiveness. Dan explains the use of UV light along with the use of controls and sensors for room occupancy, toxin and virus levels, fans, and filters. And don’t forget that old technology - opening your window. Dan Litvin is president and co-founder at PureTek Group where he has vast experience supporting

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49:03

Rinse, Lather, Repeat, Opto-Split with Adam Grant

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2023/02/09

This is one episode we soap you like. Lighting design in a car wash? Yep. Adam has found a tidy little niche market. But just like any other project, it requires skill and technology. Adam has created theater-like experiences that draw families to the local car wash. Visitors see the flashy light show but not the pixel mapping, zone control and DMX technology behind the soap and water. Since the age of 8, Adam has been very interested in electrical systems and software. Thanks to church, he

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52:23

Everyone Deserves What They Ask For With Todd Reemtsma

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2023/01/27

Controls are still new to lighting reps but we have Todd M. Reemtsma, a multi-year multi-industry veteran to help understand better.One issue is that controls remain separated from other parts of the process, commissioning, design and even reps. Everyone wants more of every pie and that extends up to manufacturers and their platforms and protocols. The barriers between fields and between protocols will start to come down when it’s something that end users demand, much like how it happened

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22:41

There is Money to Be Made with Michael Colligan

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2023/01/18

Opportunity is the word. We are joined by Michael Colligan of Restoring Darkness to discuss why lighting controls and smart city projects are a natural fit for eliminating excess light at night. Integrators, researchers, and city managers have the tools in place to examine what works and doesn’t in terms of beam spread, brightness, and color across every vector. Those opportunities represent money-earning potential for integrators and lighting experts. We can all win here and look good

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56:41

Understanding Energy Codes with Kelly Cunningham

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2023/01/12

Kelly is in the weeds when it comes to codes and standards. She spends A LOT of time thinking about controls as she is on the Codes and Standards team at PG&E in California. And you know what that means. If it’s adopted in California, it’ll be everywhere else eventually. So get ahead of the game and listen to this podcast. Kelly Cunningham currently serves as a program manager on Pacific Gas & Electric’s Codes and Standards team. Her role includes managing the program responsible

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38:26

Strengthening the Weak Links with Matthew Bein

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2022/12/22

Matthew talks with Webster and Ron about “getting grandma to not click on bad things,” how to keep networks secure, and how to avoid a “spear-phishing” attack (as opposed to a just plain “phishing”). Matthew has been in the cybersecurity world for 24 years and he and Morphisec know how to make it EXTREMELY difficult to mount a successful cyber attack. Matthew encompasses a rare combination of qualifications in information security, networking, security research, forensics and incident

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63:00

The Purpose Built Switch with Robert Bell

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2022/12/15

We’ve had some brainiacs on this podcast before, but the products Pathway Connectivity has engineered around switching, PoE and networking… well, suffice to say, you’ve probably used something they have or his team has built. Robert discusses, with Webster and Ron, how switches, designed for entertainment, are making their way into architectural lighting and “architainment.” Robert Bell a Consulting Director for Product Market at Acuity Brands and oversees the development of the entire

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45:40

The Joy of Cooking Up Lighting Controls with Sean...

Lighting Controls Podcast ·

2022/12/08

Sean lives in California, so he is immersed in the code requirements that the rest of the country will eventually see. As Sean says, dimming is a requirement in California code, and isn’t that a fundamental part of lighting controls? Webster and Ron discuss with Sean how relationships with manufacturers, agents, engineers, and architects help drive towards those requirements while still satisfying the customer. Sean O'Connor recognized the power of light and shadow as a student of

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64:31

Data is the Key with Patrick Treadway

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2022/12/01

Patrick once worked in laser cutting sheet metal, then building recreational vehicles which eventually led to Syndesis, his company that creates solutions for integration. How? Well, you’ll have to listen to this podcast to find out. Webster and Ron talk with Patrick about efficiency, communication and “plug and play - without the plug!” Patrick P. Treadway is President and owner of Syndesis LLC. Pat opened Syndesis LLC in September 2020, to offer the Lighting industry a resource reflective

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